I'll Be Missing You
P. Diddy Lyrics

Every day I wake up
The artist is describing his daily routine.

I hope I'm dreamin'
He wishes that the reality of the situation isn't true.

I can't believe this shit
The artist can hardly comprehend the situation.

Can't believe you ain't here
The artist expresses his sadness and disbelief about the loss of a loved one.

Sometimes it's just hard for a nigga to wake up
The artist despairs over his inability to cope with the reality of the situation.

It's just hard to just keep goin'
He struggles to find the strength needed to keep pressing on.

It's like I feel empty inside without you bein' here
The artist explains how he feels hollow and incomplete without the presence of the loved one.

I would do anything man, to bring you back
He would spare no expense or effort to be able to bring the deceased person back.

I'd give all this shit up, shit don't mean nothin'
The artist would sacrifice anything that he has achieved in his life if it meant that he could have the deceased person back in his life.

I saw your son today
The artist recently saw the child of the deceased person.

He look just like you
The child is a spitting image of the deceased person.

You was the greatest
The artist expresses his admiration for the deceased person.

You'll always be the greatest
The artist insists that the deceased person will forever hold a special place in his heart.

I miss you B.I.G.
The artist expresses his longing for the deceased person.

Can't wait 'til that day, when I see your face again
The artist eagerly anticipates the moment in which he is reunited with the loved one.

Yeah, this right here (tell me why)
The artist poses a question, setting up the theme of the rest of the song.

Goes out, to everyone, that has lost someone
The artist dedicates the song to all who have lost a loved one.

That they truly loved (c'mon, check it out)
He specifies that this song is dedicated to those who loved their lost ones deeply.

Seems like yesterday we used to rock the show
The artist reminisces about a time when he and the deceased person would perform together.

I laced the track, you locked the flow
The artist created the instrumental, while the deceased person rapped over it.

So far from hangin' on the block for dough
The artist and the deceased person have come a long way from being on the streets trying to earn a living.

Notorious, they got to know that
The artist affirms that he and the deceased person were known far and wide.

Life ain't always what it seem to be (uh-uh)
The artist reflects on the unpredictability of life.

Words can't express what you mean to me
He acknowledges that words are inadequate in describing his feelings for the deceased person.

Even though you're gone, we still a team
The artist notes that he and the deceased person will remain connected despite the latter's passing.

Through your family, I'll fulfill your dream (that's right)
The artist will support the dreams of the deceased person through his relatives.

In the future, can't wait to see
The artist looks forward to the future, when he will be reunited with the deceased person.

If you open up the gates for me
The artist hopes that the deceased person has the ability to open the gates of heaven for him.

Reminisce some time, the night they took my friend (uh-huh)
The artist recalls the night when he lost the deceased person, perhaps due to violence.

Try to black it out, but it plays again
The artist tries to suppress the memory, but it keeps resurfacing.

When it's real, feelings hard to conceal
The artist acknowledges that it's difficult to hide one's true emotions when it comes to such a loss.

Can't imagine all the pain I feel
The artist expresses how agonizing it is to cope with the loss of a loved one.

Give anything to hear half your breath (half your breath)
The artist yearns to hear any remnants of the deceased person, even if it's just a small part of their breath.

I know you still living your life, after death
The artist believes that the deceased person is still living, even though they are gone.

Every step I take, every move I make
The artist is constantly reminded of the deceased person's absence, and it permeates nearly every aspect of his life.

Every single day, every time I pray
He appeals to a higher power to grant him the strength to cope with the loss.

I'll be missing you
The artist repeats the chorus to emphasize the depth of his sorrow.

Thinkin' of the day, when you went away
The artist reflects on the moment when the deceased person left this world.

What a life to take, what a bond to break
He laments the sudden and abrupt end to the relationship with the deceased person.

(I miss you B.I.G.)
The artist emphasizes the subject of the song, who is none other than the Notorious B.I.G.

It's kinda hard with you not around (yeah)
The artist acknowledges how difficult it is to function with the absence of the deceased person.

Know you in Heaven smilin' down
He hopes that the deceased person is at peace, and is happy and content with his current state.

Watchin' us while we pray for you
The artist believes that the deceased person is observing his loved ones from heaven.

Every day we pray for you
The artist and his companions offer up prayers for the deceased person on a daily basis.

'Til the day we meet again
He looks forward to the day in which he can reunite with the deceased person.

In my heart is where I'll keep you friend
The artist will always cherish the memories of the deceased person in his heart.

Memories give me the strength I need (uh-huh) to proceed
He draws on the memories of the deceased person in order to find the strength to continue on with his life.

Strength I need to believe
He needs to have faith in order to carry on with his life.

My thoughts big I just can't define (can't define)
The artist is grappling with emotions that he can't quite put into words or fully understand himself.

Wish I could turn back the hands of time
He longs to be able to go back in time and change the course of events.

Us in the six, shop for new clothes and kicks
The artist recounts a happy memory of him and the deceased person shopping together.

You and me taking flicks
The two of them are enjoying themselves by taking pictures together.

Makin' hits, stages they receive you on
The artist and the deceased person collaborated to create hits, and they had a successful career performing live together.

Still can't believe you're gone (can't believe you're gone)
The artist is still in shock over the fact that the deceased person is no longer with us.

I know you still living you're life, after death
The artist reiterates his belief that the deceased person is still alive in some way.

Every step I take, every move I make (ohh, I'll miss you)
The artist emphasizes again the omnipresence of the deceased person in his life.

I'll be missing you (yeah, yeah, yeah)
The artist concludes the song by reiterating his profound sadness over the loss of the beloved person.

Somebody tell me why
The artist repeats the refrain, still searching for answers to the inexplicable pain he feels.

One black morning
The artist uses an evocative image to describe the time of the loved one's passing.

When this life is over
The artist reflects on the mortality of life.

I know
He is steadfast in his beliefs.

I'll see your face
He looks forward to being reunited with the deceased person when his own life has ended.

Every night I pray
The artist repeats his act of prayer, coming full circle and emphasizing his devotion to the deceased person.